We are just minutes away from the start of the game presentation, the players’ entrance, and the NBA’s pre-game protocols for this Regular Season game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns at the Crypto.com Arena.
The Crypto.com Arena is ready for the start of this game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams will be looking for a win to continue the NBA Regular Season in the best possible way. We can expect a great game on the court.
James Capers (#19), Marc Davis (#8), Ben Taylor (#46) and Ed Malloy (#14) are the referees appointed for the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns of the 2025-2026 NBA Regular Season at the Crypto.com Arena.
The NBA championship continues, and the regular season is in full swing as teams look to fine-tune their chemistry to achieve their goals. This time, we have a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, two teams that have recently undergone a period of transformation and are now aiming to become playoff contenders.
The last time the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns faced each other was last season when the Lakers took the victory on the road by a score of 132 to 119, with a great performance from Anthony Davis with a double-double and LeBron James with a great performance.
Today we have a very interesting game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers, with both teams looking for a win to continue their strong start to the 2025 NBA Regular Season. A great preseason game today at Crypto.com Arena.
We’re just under an hour away from the game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Both teams will be looking for the win. Who will come out on top this time? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
Here are the start times for the Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on December 1, 2025, in various countries:
Argentina: 12:00 AM on NBA League Pass
Bolivia: 11:00 PM on NBA League Pass
Brazil: 12:00 AM on NBA League Pass
Chile: 11:00 PM on NBA League Pass
Colombia: 10:00 PM on NBA League Pass
Ecuador: 10:00 PM on NBA League Pass
USA (ET): 10:00 PM on NBA TV
Spain: 4:00 AM on NBA League Pass
Mexico: 9:00 PM on NBA TV and NBA League Pass
Paraguay: 12:00 AM on NBA League Pass
Peru: 10:00 PM on NBA League Pass
Uruguay: 12:00 AM on NBA League Pass
Venezuela: 11:00 PM on NBA League Pass
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These are the players currently on the team’s injured list: None. Despite having several players with serious injuries, the Los Angeles team has several players available to cover these absences. Further roster changes will be announced at the last minute.
It’s the 23rd year for the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest star, who will be looking to lead the team back to the Playoffs. The Lakers’ star finished the regular season in top form, leading the team offensively with averages of 30.3 points, 8.2 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game. While LeBron had a great season last year and was among the MVP candidates, he couldn’t replicate that form for the Lakers this year. The team’s physical condition was one of the biggest issues, leading management to rejuvenate the roster around their best player. LeBron’s connection with Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic will be crucial to the team’s playoff aspirations. The King is one of the candidates for regular season MVP, but the biggest question marks are what the Lakers can achieve.
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their journey after finishing the regular season with a 50-32 record, securing third place and a playoff berth, though they fell to Minnesota in the second round. The Lakers’ season was marked by significant changes, with JJ Redick’s roster evolving over time to rejuvenate the team and build a competitive squad. A core of talented players remained, including LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Jaxon Hayes, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, DeAndre Ayton, and Jared Vanderbilt. The team’s mission this year is to have a strong season and reach the playoffs to contend for the championship once again. If the Lakers make the playoffs, they could be one of the biggest surprises of the postseason, given their highly competitive roster. Another topic that remains on the table is LeBron’s season. The King is in the final year of his contract with the Lakers, and his future is uncertain. For now, it seems the team won’t make any major moves and will focus on giving the trio of LeBron, Luka Doncic, and Reaves a significant opportunity to reach the Finals again.
These are the players currently on the team’s injured list: None. The Phoenix Suns have several key players available on their roster and are working on a significant rotation to avoid further injuries. An additional absence could be announced for the game up until the last minute.
The Phoenix Suns’ point guard is one of their biggest stars, having finished the season as the team’s leading scorer with averages of 26.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. The Suns’ star will begin a new season with Phoenix after playing only 68 games, reducing his contribution to the roster. Booker will look to take advantage of the Suns’ revamped roster and complement Bradley Beal’s game to help Phoenix return to NBA title contention. Booker is already the face of the franchise, but now he’ll have to prove he’s the offensive leader the team needs. A healthy season should be enough for the Suns to make the playoffs and try to win the Western Conference.
The Phoenix Suns finished last regular season with the sole objective of returning to the playoffs, and they are one step away from achieving it. The Suns aren’t favored in the West, but they boast a strong roster. They finished the regular season with a record of 49 wins and 33 losses, securing seventh place and qualifying for the Play-In Tournament, where they ultimately failed to advance. This team could be one of the biggest challengers for the season’s favorites and could prevent them from reaching the playoffs. Phoenix is ​​considered a contender for the Western Conference championship, and with the talent of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, Mark Williams, Jalen Green, Royce O’Neal, and Nic Richards, they will try to go as far as possible. The Suns are one of the candidates to make the playoffs and compete for the top seed in the Western Conference.
Welcome to the live broadcast of the Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers game, part of the 2025 NBA Regular Season. The game will take place at the Crypto.com Arena at 9:00 PM. My name is Carlos, and I’ll be your host for this game. We’ll bring you pre-game analysis, score updates, and live news right here on VAVEL.